Harbor Custom Development Inc said it has appointed experienced executive Karen Bryant as the board’s lead independent director, effective immediately.
Bryant was at the helm of women's professional basketball in the Pacific Northwest for 18 years, serving as general manager of the Seattle Reign for two years, and served as the Seattle Storm’s CEO from 1999 through 2014.
Under her leadership, the Storm won two WNBA Championships, set multiple attendance and revenue records, and established itself as one of the league’s premier franchises.
In 2014, Bryant started and led a management consulting firm until one of her clients, Atavus Sports, appointed her as CEO in 2016.
Meanwhile, in 2020, Bryant co-founded KB2 Sports, a consulting agency focusing on growing investment in women’s sports and driving sales and operational excellence.
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"We are delighted to have Karen in this new lead position with the board," said Harbor CEO, Sterling Griffin.
"Her experience and success running intricate and diverse organizations will be a great asset to the company."
Bryant told investors: "I’m excited about this new opportunity to work closely with Sterling, the management team, and fellow board members as we lead HCDI into the new year and beyond."
Real estate company Harbor Custom is involved in all aspects of land development, including acquisition, entitlements, construction, home building, marketing and managing projects.
It is focused on Western Washington's Puget Sound region; Sacramento, California; Austin, Texas and Punta Gorda, Florida.
The company acquires land with scenic views to develop and sell residential lots, new home communities, and multi-story apartment properties within a 20 to 60-minute commute of the nation's fastest-growing metro employment corridors.
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